Data analysis based techniques are applied in the context of practical experiences carried out in the laboratory, which have the purpose of making the student familiar with the basics of the experimental method. Furthermore some lectures on Mechanics arguments related to the laboratory experiences are provided.
Course Prerequisites
Fundamentals of algebra and trigonometry. Mathematical Analysis I.
Teaching Methods
Frontal lessons. Practical experiences carried out in the laboratory.
Assessment Methods
Laboratory test and oral examination
Texts
Mazzoldi, Nigro, Voci -Fisica (ed. EdiSE). Slides del docente
Contents
Arguments in lessons Elasticity: Elasticity for tension and compression, volume, torque. Relationships between elastic modules. Oscillations: simple harmonic motion - Examples of harmonic oscillator (spring-mass system, simple pendulum) - Composition of harmonic motions - Fourier theorem (statement) - nonlinear aspects: non-linearity of the restoring force of the pendulum and relation between the period and the amplitude - damped oscillations, forced oscillations and resonance. Torsion pendulum. Coupled pendulums and beats. mechanical waves: Equation of D'Alembert - Plane waves - Spherical waves - Harmonics plane waves - Overlapping waves - Interference - Beats - group velocity - transverse waves on a rope - Longitudinal waves in a solid bar - Elastic waves in gases - Speed of sound in air - Waves of pressure and density - elastic waves energy. Transmission and reflection of elastic waves - Waves on a rope.
